Global Government

United Kingdom July 13, 2023

British government offers millions of pay raises to public sector workers in effort to end strikes

The U.K. government offered to give raises to millions of British public sector workers in an effort to end the strike that has crippled the country's train and health care industries.

Digital Originals May 12, 2023

Does AI need a UN? Expert calls for global governing body to police 'billions of pieces of misinformation'

Cognitive scientist and AI expert Gary Marcus advocates for the formation of an international body to govern emerging artificial intelligence technologies.

Artificial Intelligence May 11, 2023

AI around the world: How the US, EU, and China plan to regulate AI software companies

Many countries have quickly cracked down on AI with a regulatory framework. While the government plays a large role in China, the US government involvement is practically nonexistent.

South America April 21, 2023

Chile's president announces plan to require private lithium extraction companies to partner with government

Private lithium extraction companies in Chile will be required to partner with the country's government under a plan by President Gabriel Boric.

Europe April 12, 2023

Key EU corruption case suspect under house arrest

Former European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili has been placed under house arrest amid an ongoing corruption, money laundering and bribery investigation.

VIDEO April 2, 2023

US government is forcing people into ‘political submission’: Peter Lumaj

Survivor of Mao’s revolution Xi Van Fleet, Vietnam refugee Hung Cao, and legal immigrant Peter Lumaj joined ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to provide a unique perspective on former President Trump’s controversial indictment. 

Brazil March 22, 2023

Brazil to rule whether businesses can plant cannabis, potentially opening passage to legal cultivation

A Brazilian appeals court plans to review whether farmers and companies should be able to import cannabis seeds and cultivate the plant in the country.

China March 18, 2023

China now brainstorming ways to boost its low birth rate after issuing decades-long one-child policy

After issuing a one-child policy for decades, China is now facing a shrinking population. Experts are now brainstorming new ways to boost its birth rate.

Germany March 17, 2023

German lawmakers approve electoral reforms to reduce size of country's parliament

Germany's Parliament will be reduced in size, but the plan is expected to face a court challenge. The country's Bundestag currently has 736 members, a record.

Japan March 17, 2023

Japan, South Korea renew ties at Tokyo summit

Japan and South Korea agreed to restore their security and economic ties at Tokyo’s highly anticipated summit. The two nations have had a century of difficult history.

Europe March 8, 2023

Estonian PM, majority party start coalition talks

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and her center-right Reform Party have begun talks with two smaller parties to form a liberal coalition government.